Although Zhao Fu was a little flirtatious—well... rather flirtatious—he was hardly a foolish tyrant. Even gentlemen valued beauty without indulging in lust, and sought it by proper means. Zhao Fu would not sacrifice so many soldiers just to help Mermaid World.
As for rewards, they simply were not worth Zhao Fu making a move. Three peerlessly beautiful women alone were nothing; Great Qin's harem had them in abundance.
The beautiful married woman had not expected Zhao Fu to refuse so decisively. Yet Great Qin was the only power nearby that could help them. There was also the Second Wind God Empire beside them, but given its utterly inhuman nature, going there would likely mean death.
Great Qin was also exceedingly bloody, cold, and brutal, but it treated those who submitted to it and visiting envoys with great courtesy. That was why they had been willing to come to Great Qin.
Now that Great Qin had refused them outright, no one would help Mermaid World. The beautiful married woman's expression turned somewhat unpleasant.
Of the three women behind her, one was a noble-looking woman with long blue hair. With a sorrowful expression, she said, "With Great Qin's national might, capable of intimidating all directions, you certainly have the strength. We beg Your Majesty of Great Qin to protect our Mermaid World. The three of us will serve you with all our hearts and strength."
The other two women also pleaded, "Please, Your Majesty, save Mermaid World. We will all serve you wholeheartedly."
Zhao Fu gave a soft laugh and said blandly, "The risk is too great. If you were located near Great Qin, it would be one thing, but as things stand, it is impossible. Therefore, I will not agree."
"However, given your location, the Demon Horn Empire lies to your